quantum_jellyroll:yobbery:There a other ways as well. Using a finely tuned shovel, swat the hovering bastard and listen for the satisfying 'ding' sound emitting from the shovel as it makes contact with the bee's ass. Since they have little hair to soften the impact, carpenter bees will make the shovel 'ring' longer and have much better hang time than your standard bumblebee.

In case you cannot find, or your neighbor has not yet returned your finely tuned shovel,there is always this option.

Gout flared up again. Spent the whole of Caturday on the couch, in pain.

Finally got my foot under control enough to hobble over to the store and buy some cherry juice concentrate for under $20. Mixed a spoonful in with every third whiskey-coke. That, and about 50 baby aspirin, and I woke up Sun morning without any feeling in my foot whatsoever.

After drinking my way out of the hangover, the feeling came back and now my foot is (mostly) back to normally. Albeit with a weird bend from the ball to the big toe. And still swollen, needed to loosen the laces on one shoe this morning before walking in to work.

Gout flared up again. Spent the whole of Caturday on the couch, in pain.

Finally got my foot under control enough to hobble over to the store and buy some cherry juice concentrate for under $20. Mixed a spoonful in with every third whiskey-coke. That, and about 50 baby aspirin, and I woke up Sun morning without any feeling in my foot whatsoever.

After drinking my way out of the hangover, the feeling came back and now my foot is (mostly) back to normally. Albeit with a weird bend from the ball to the big toe. And still swollen, needed to loosen the laces on one shoe this morning before walking in to work.

So, alls well that ends well (mostly).

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Bummer!! One of my co-workers gets that. Very painful, from what I hear! Hope it gets better soon!! :D

Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy:[fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]Not pictured, Mo twitching all over and meowing in his sleep. Never seen him sleep on his head though.[fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]

Any PA/Northern MD/Jersey farkers want a siamese or an abandoned campus kitty? I saw two emails for siamese kitties whose owners died suddenly. One is female and about 2 years old, and another is male, 5 and front paw declawed. The abandoned kitty is orange and white patched, not sure if male or female, there are efforts underway to catch him and take him to a vet.

dragon34:Any PA/Northern MD/Jersey farkers want a siamese or an abandoned campus kitty? I saw two emails for siamese kitties whose owners died suddenly. One is female and about 2 years old, and another is male, 5 and front paw declawed. The abandoned kitty is orange and white patched, not sure if male or female, there are efforts underway to catch him and take him to a vet.

lilyspad:Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy: [fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]Not pictured, Mo twitching all over and meowing in his sleep. Never seen him sleep on his head though.[fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]

WHAT???? Still no bebbehs???? Dang......

Nope. The wife and I are as stunned as anyone else. Her milk has dropped, but other than that, she's shown no signs of getting ready. She's eating everything in sight, including hooman food, as well as stealing all the ferret treats we just set out and threatening any furry animal that comes near them.

Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy:lilyspad: Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy: [fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]Not pictured, Mo twitching all over and meowing in his sleep. Never seen him sleep on his head though.[fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]

WHAT???? Still no bebbehs???? Dang......

Nope. The wife and I are as stunned as anyone else. Her milk has dropped, but other than that, she's shown no signs of getting ready. She's eating everything in sight, including hooman food, as well as stealing all the ferret treats we just set out and threatening any furry animal that comes near them.

She already has a "safe place" right? I think you mentioned that. A closet, or something?? Can't remember..

tigerose:Oh, well, damn..100 horses feared dead in Oklahoma twister. The Orr family. Evidently the twister drove through the 160 acre farm. They did good community outreach things there.

Also a school...movie theater, and several homes. And it'shiatting the same places that got trashed LAST week! Those people that live there must be crazy to stay....just my opinion. I think once the first tornado came through, I would GTFO!!!!!

I feel too crappy right now to argue with this site. Came home early today....my gall bladder decided I need a quick visit since it hasn't bothered me for a while, today. Whatever. I have been really careful with what I've been eating....just regular stuff, nothing too rich or anything. BOOM! It said "hello" in a big way.Sorry, prolly too much info. Back to posting cat pics.....

lilyspad:Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy: lilyspad: Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy: [fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]Not pictured, Mo twitching all over and meowing in his sleep. Never seen him sleep on his head though.[fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]

WHAT???? Still no bebbehs???? Dang......

Nope. The wife and I are as stunned as anyone else. Her milk has dropped, but other than that, she's shown no signs of getting ready. She's eating everything in sight, including hooman food, as well as stealing all the ferret treats we just set out and threatening any furry animal that comes near them.

She already has a "safe place" right? I think you mentioned that. A closet, or something?? Can't remember..

We have a spot for her out in the kitchen with a wire fence around it that the rest of the cats avoid. She's also spending way too much time on the kitchen table, which is frowned upon, but we don't do too much about it because she's pregnant and very defensive. My scar covered hands are proof of that, seeing as how I'm the only one dumb enough to handle her, or brave enough if you want to see it that way. Everyone else just gives her a wide berth and lets me handle it.

tigerose you're close! He had let me clip them before one or two at a time whilst on my lap in the recliner but a couple grew rather quickly! Soooo.... I just thought maybe I would slip it in... and he was a gentleman! He is still kinda wild. But a Mommas boy for sure! Is that trust or what?

Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy:lilyspad: Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy: lilyspad: Brian Blessed's Bastard Boy: [fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]Not pictured, Mo twitching all over and meowing in his sleep. Never seen him sleep on his head though.[fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net image 720x960]

WHAT???? Still no bebbehs???? Dang......

Nope. The wife and I are as stunned as anyone else. Her milk has dropped, but other than that, she's shown no signs of getting ready. She's eating everything in sight, including hooman food, as well as stealing all the ferret treats we just set out and threatening any furry animal that comes near them.

She already has a "safe place" right? I think you mentioned that. A closet, or something?? Can't remember..

We have a spot for her out in the kitchen with a wire fence around it that the rest of the cats avoid. She's also spending way too much time on the kitchen table, which is frowned upon, but we don't do too much about it because she's pregnant and very defensive. My scar covered hands are proof of that, seeing as how I'm the only one dumb enough to handle her, or brave enough if you want to see it that way. Everyone else just gives her a wide berth and lets me handle it.

Sounds to me like she is looking for a place away from prying eyes, and access. When I was younger, all our Mama's had a hidey-spot, like in a closet, or something. giving birth is stressful for them...they don't want anyone, or anything around. We always had a nice, quiet place for them when the time came. Made ahead of time so they got used to it.One time, Mama had her nice little spot......my Mom woke up in the middle of the night to something warm and wet next to her leg in bed! Mama had birthed, and then taken the babies into Mom's bed.....thought my Mom was going to have a cow!! Got them all gathered up, and back into their little "nest". She was fine after that...my Mom was pissed!!! :D

micromedic:tigerose you're close! He had let me clip them before one or two at a time whilst on my lap in the recliner but a couple grew rather quickly! Soooo.... I just thought maybe I would slip it in... and he was a gentleman! He is still kinda wild. But a Mommas boy for sure! Is that trust or what?

Definite trust.. he knows that you are looking out for him... got that with Fred.. he wasn't happy when I got him into the carrier, but no repercussions.. brought him home from the vet, released him in the yard, and he immediately went for the belleh rub....helluva good motor on that cat !

Dinky had to go to the v-e-t office yesterday and spent the night under observation.He ate some crayons, color pencils and a paper towel. This was not a smart move for such a little Chihuahua.After two x-rays, a barium treatment and an IV, he's a little better. They released him this afternoon.He's passed out on my lap right now. Let the healing begin.